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Advisories Now IN EFFECT

Strong Winds Expected Today

Forecast Snow Accumulations Through Tomorrow

Forecast Timing of Precipitation

Lake Wind Advisories, Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for later this evening. Lake Wind Advisories in effect until 6 PM EST this evening. Winter Weather Advisories begin at 3 PM EST for Harlan and Letcher counties and 7 PM EST for the remaining counties but all set to expire at 10 AM EST Thursday.

A passing strong weather system will bring gusty southwest to west winds to the area today. Peak winds will occur through early evening. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph expected; isolated gusts to 40 mph possible.

Light snow accumulations are possible through early Thursday afternoon. Elevations above 2,000 feet on and adjacent to Big Black Mountain will see the highest snow accumulations. Hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute, especially in the higher terrain above 1,500 feet.

Rain showers will quickly transitions to snow showers later this evening and persist through the overnight. Light accumulations will be possible where snow fall rates are the highest.